Mathilda
/M-AA-T-IH-L-D-AA/
Mighty in battle — Empress Matilda nearly became England's first queen regnant. A name of near-greatness
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Yes — Mathilda is a Christian girl name of German origin, meaning “Mighty in battle — Empress Matilda nearly became England's first queen regnant. A name of near-greatness”.
How well does Mathilda fit your family?
This page tells you what Mathilda means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Mathilda is a girl's name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Mighty in battle — Empress Matilda nearly became England's first queen regnant. A name of near-greatness" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among German, European families, Mathilda carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Mathilda look like?
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See Mathilda's baby portrait →What does Mathilda's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Mathilda resonates in either tradition.
Mathilda's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Mathilda's full reading →
Does Mathilda go with your family's names?
Mathilda breaks into 7 sounds: /M-AA-T-IH-L-D-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Mathilda sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Mathilda beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Mathilda — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Mathilda
If Mathilda resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in German families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Mathilda
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Common questions about Mathilda
What does the name Mathilda mean?
Mathilda means "Mighty in battle — Empress Matilda nearly became England's first queen regnant. A name of near-greatness." It is a girl name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Mathilda a boy or girl name?
Mathilda is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Mathilda?
Mathilda is of German origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among German, European families.
Is Mathilda a Christian name?
Yes. Mathilda is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of German origin.
What does Mathilda mean in German?
Mathilda originates from German, where it means "Mighty in battle — Empress Matilda nearly became England's first queen regnant. A name of near-greatness."
What are common nicknames for Mathilda?
Common short forms of Mathilda include Mati, Math.
What is the numerology of Mathilda?
Mathilda has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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